The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Title The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete
Lourdes, Rome and Paris
Note Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Dagny and David Widger
Summary "The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete" by Émile Zola is a series of novels written in the late 19th century that explores themes of faith, suffering, and societal dynamics within a religious context. The first volume, "Lourdes," presents a poignant narrative that centers around a national pilgrimage to the renowned sanctity of Lourdes, exploring a wide cast of characters who seek solace and healing amid their personal afflictions. The book delves into the complexities of human suffering, faith, and the intersection of belief and medical science through the experiences of its characters. The opening of "Lourdes" sets the stage for this poignant exploration as it introduces a diverse group of pilgrims, including the ailing Marie, who is joined by her father and Abbé Pierre Froment on their arduous train journey to the holy site. As they travel, the narrative captures the emotional and physical strains of the journey, showcasing various characters and their backstories, revealing their hopes, fears, and motivations for visiting Lourdes. The contrast between moments of shared faith and individual despair highlights the pervasive atmosphere of longing for miracles and the quest for healing, setting a powerful emotional tone as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Rome (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject Catholics -- Fiction
Subject Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Fiction
Subject Lourdes (France) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 9170
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 9, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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